Summary: In this episode of On Coaching with Magness & Marcus, we delve into a concept Jon calls “The Discernment Spectrum,” which is:<br> Smart—Intelligent—Sophisticated<br> As we learn a subject or skill, we exist somewhere on this spectrum. Smart only exists in duality– right or wrong–so it represents a basic level of understanding. To be intelligent means we have a deeper understanding of a topic and that we have worked to acquire knowledge. But true understanding only comes through sophistication, which encompasses an ability to utilize wordly experience and interpret (or discern) complex issues.<br> Why does this framework matter? Our jobs as coaches is to be puzzle solvers. Each athlete comes to us with a different problem to unravel. The only way to figure out how to do so is to work towards a level of understanding that allows us to apply the knowledge to the problems at hand.<br> Throughout this podcast, Jon and I delve into this framework of understanding and how to solve the puzzles that are our athletes.<br> Thanks for listening, for more thoughts on coaching, follow us on social media:<br> Steve: <a href="http://twitter.com/stevemagness">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://instagram.com/stevemagness/">Instagram</a><br> Jon: <a href="http://twitter.com/jmarpdx/">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/highperformancewest/">Instagram</a><br> Books and Resources Mentioned:<br> And as always, check out my latest book, , which allows us to do free podcasts like this!<br> Subscribe and Listen on:<br><br> <br> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/magness-marcus-on-coaching/id961516002"> iTunes</a><br> <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=63029&refid=stpr">Stitcher</a><br> <a href="https://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=scienceofrunning/MMpodcast">via E-mail</a><br> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/stevemagness">Youtube</a><br>
